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  • Image: Vole feeding 1
    Credit: J. Alber, MNDNR, bugwood.org
  • Image: Vole feeding 2

    Credit: M. Ostry, Bugwood.org

  • Image: Vole feeding 3

    Credit: M. Ostry, Bugwood.org

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green arrowVole feeding

  • Bark is completely removed from the main trunk in irregular patches
  • Scraping the size of a fork tine can be seen in exposed wood
  • Damage occurs during winter from the ground level up to winter snow depth
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  • Image: Deer feeding/antler rubbing 1
    Credit: Mooter, Bugwood.org
  • Image: Deer feeding/antler rubbing 2

    Credit: J. O'Brien, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org

  • Image: Deer feeding/antler rubbing 3

    Credit: M. Grabowski, University of Minnesota

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green arrowDeer rubbing on young trees

  • Long lines of shredded or peeled off bark along main trunk up to 3 feet off the ground from antler rubbing. Wood may appear shiny or "polished"
  • Leaves and small branches (>1 inch in diameter) cut off with a rough or ragged edge (Not a clean cut!)
  • Feeding occurs from the ground up to 6 feet or slightly higher. Ragged edges, same as above, also if the bark is removed by a deer there will be no sign of teeth marks
  • More information on Deer feeding/antler rubbing...
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  • Image: Rabbit feeding 1
    Credit: M. Grabowski, University of Minnesota
  • Image: Rabbit feeding 2

    Credit: M. Grabowski, University of Minnesota

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green arrowRabbit feeding

  • Bark is completely removed from the main trunk
  • Regular scraping the size of a spoon tip can be seen in the wood
  • Small twigs are cleanly cut with a sharp edge, at a 45 degree angle
  • Damage can occur from ground level to several feet up the trunk depending on the depth of winter snow
  • Majority of damage occurs in winter and early spring
  • More information on Rabbit feeding...

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